Pentachlorophenol Treated Pine Electrical Poles from Canada
Southern pine utility poles treated with pentachlorophenol for electrical power distribution, left in rough-squared form from coniferous sources. HTS 4403.11.0020 applies to these paint/stain/preservative-treated coniferous poles designated for power line support. Treatment resists fungal decay and termites.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document exact preservative used (e.g
• pentachlorophenol levels) as EPA restricts certain chemicals in treated wood imports
• Label shipments clearly as 'utility poles' with intended use to prevent misclassification as fencing posts
• Avoid bundling with hardware; separate shipments reduce risk of set classification under other chapters